Question

Population Changes in Mexico
Location
Population in 1519
(millions)
Population in 1526
(millions)
Percentage decline
"Mexico"
18-30
1.4
78-95%
Central Mexico
2.6-3.1
0.4
85-87%
Valley of Mexico
1.3-2.7
0.1-0.4
69_96%
Which area lost the most in percentage decline?
(1 point)
• "Mexico"
• Valley of Mexico
• Central Mexico

Answer 1

To determine which area lost the most in percentage decline, we can compare the percentage declines presented for each location:

- **"Mexico"**: 78-95%
- **Central Mexico**: 85-87%
- **Valley of Mexico**: 69-96%

The **Valley of Mexico** has a percentage decline of 69-96%, which is the broadest range, but its lowest percentage (69%) is still the lowest compared to the other regions.

The **Central Mexico** has a percentage decline of 85-87%, which is also significant.

However, the category **"Mexico"** has a range of 78-95%. When considering the upper limits of the ranges for clearer comparison, the **Valley of Mexico** has the highest potential upper limit of 96%.

However, since a narrower range indicates a more certain decline, **Central Mexico** shows a clear and sizeable percentage decline consistently between 85-87%, which is significant but with a clearer percentage than "Mexico."

Overall, if judged purely on the highest percentage decline, then the **Valley of Mexico** with its potential for a 96% decline would be the choice.

Thus, the area that potentially lost the most in percentage decline is:

**Valley of Mexico**.